This hail and wind storm covered a wide area. The governor even declared a state of disaster for Douglas, Osage and Shawnee counties. There were widespread power outages due to downed lines and poles...as well as property damage from downed trees and limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:45:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: (EMP)EMPORIA MUNI AR
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Four fireworks tents damaged by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:55:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 19:09:00 to 03-JUL-05 19:09:00 (CST)
Location: BARCLAY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:15:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:15:00 (CST)
Location: RANTOUL
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:56:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:56:00 (CST)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:55:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRIS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:23:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:23:00 (CST)
Location: COUNCIL GROVE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:36:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:36:00 (CST)
Location: BUSHONG
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:40:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: GARNETT
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:02:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:02:00 (CST)
Location: WELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:03:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:03:00 (CST)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:07:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:07:00 (CST)
Location: WELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees and power lines down.

Hail in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 15:42:00 to 03-JUL-05 15:42:00 (CST)
Location: ESKRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:43:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:43:00 (CST)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:49:00 (CST)
Location: BALDWIN
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:30:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA FORBES FLD
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Heavy Rain in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:40:00 to 03-JUL-05 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Overflow from storm drains due to heavy intense rain briefly flooded Topeka Boulevard with a foot of water at the south end of the Topeka Boulevard Bridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:50:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several windows blown out of homes and some small trees snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:33:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:33:00 (CST)
Location: OVERBROOK
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:43:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:43:00 (CST)
Location: POMONA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:42:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:42:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:50:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:50:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Reported at 62nd St. and High Point drive.

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:20:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:20:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:35:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:35:00 (CST)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 17:37:00 to 03-JUL-05 17:37:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 18:00:00 to 03-JUL-05 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: WELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 53 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Rain in WABAUNSEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:00:00 to 03-JUL-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Location: MAPLE HILL
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Basement flooding due to intense rain and ponding of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 15:55:00 to 03-JUL-05 15:55:00 (CST)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:30:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: WESTMORELAND
Magnitude: 65 EG
Reported by: PARK/FOREST SERVICE

Garage damage, trees snapped, power lines down

Hail in SHAWNEE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:40:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: TOPEKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTAWATOMIE, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 16:15:00 to 03-JUL-05 16:15:00 (CST)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 70 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Seven telephone poles sheared apart.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 03-JUL-05 20:02:00 to 03-JUL-05 20:02:00 (CST)
Location: GARNETT
Magnitude: 56 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER